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BURNSIDE TYPE IV CARBINE W/ CARABINER & SWIVEL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
BURNSIDE TYPE IV CARBINE W/ CARABINER & SWIVEL.

Cal. 52. S# 25982. The 21" rnd. bbl. has flip up rear sight & is marked "Cast-Steel 186?" on top. Usual type IV action has Burnside patent info & S# on receiver ring without date & block. Backspring lock also has Burnside markings. Saddle ring is affixed to bar on left side. Walnut stock is iron mounted, has sling swivel on toeline & is not inspector marked. Matching forend is retained by screw & spring retained band. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: carbine is accompanied by a contemporary carabiner & swivel for attaching to saddle. CONDITION: good to very good. Bbl., action & all metal parts are mostly smooth brown patina w/ cleaning & toning leaving frosting behind. Stocks retain most of an old oil refinish w/ some scattered marks. Bore is shiny w/ scattered pitting. Mechanically good. Condition of carabiner matches that of carbine. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Kenneth Horn (Grandson of JC Higgins). (01-20642/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.